Watonwan County property record for 40804 720th Ave, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 7.89 acres (343,688 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,504 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05.013.0100 |
| Primary APN | 05.013.0100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Gross Area | 216 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 343,688 sqft (7.89 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 40804 720TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-4524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-13 TWP-105 RANGE-032 7.89 AC 7.89 AC - PT OF SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 032 |
| Legal Township | 105 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
40804 720th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40804 720TH AVE, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-4524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40804 720th Ave was $2,504 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| County Subdivision | Long Lake Township |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,504.00 (+1.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,600 (+0.36%) Land $96,000 Building $184,600 | $280,600 (+0.36%) Land $96,000 Building $184,600 |
| 2025 | $2,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $279,600 Land $96,000 Building $183,600 | $279,600 Land $96,000 Building $183,600 |
| 2023 | $1,944.00 | $277,400 Land $99,600 Building $177,800 | $277,400 Land $99,600 Building $177,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40804 720th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 40804 720th Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 61% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| Christensen Communications Company Fixed Wireless | 30 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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